LACONIA — The Laconia Parks and Recreation Department has a number of holiday programs planned for December.

On Tuesday, December 3, Santa Claus will call the children of the Laconia area, to wish them happy holidays and ask what they would like for Christmas. Call Laconia Parks & Recreation at 524-5046 to fill out a registration form. Forms must be filled out no later than Monday, December 2. This program is free of charge and will be very exciting for children.

On December 11 from 6-8 p.m. a family program called Hurray for the Holidays will be held at the Laconia Community Center. Participants will be making Christmas ornaments and singing or listening to Christmas carols. The fee is $2 per person. Call Laconia Parks & Recreation to register by December 7 at 524-5046.

A Mother/Child Cookie Decorating program will be held on December 13 from 6–8 p.m. All materials will be supplied and participants will take cookies home with them. The fee for the program is $10 per family of 4 with $2 each additional person. Register with Laconia Parks & Recreation by December 7 at 524-5046.

Christmas caroling will start at he Community Center on December 4 at 7 p.m. and participants will leave to sing door to door at the Taylor Community. This is a free event and will bring a smile to some, cocoa will be provided bring your own travel mug. Call 524-5046 to sign up by December 2 at 524-5046.